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TIRE CHAINS
CHAÎNES POUR PNEUS · CADENAS PARA NEUMATICOS
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Pr vi i
e u ima e i safe y a c ve ie ce, Ki e y e’s gRIP lInK tire C ai s
are causing a revolution in the marketplace! With superior quality, strength and
urabi i y, gRIP lInK e ivers u er e m s ema i
c i i s.
JUST-IN-TIME DELIVERY
Kinedyne’s industry-leading just-in-time stocking system takes the guesswork out
of next season’s planning. There’s no longer any need to predict the future of your
tire chain requirements; and there’s no need to tie up cash and valuable floor space.
Kinedyne’s just-in-time delivery promises that orders are in stock when you need
them, and available for immediate shipment where you need them.
EASY CARRY • EASY STORE
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i simp e isp ay gRIP lInK a e s e f eve a eve simp er s re em
i ve ic es. Eac urab e pai c ai s e se f gRIP lInK tire C ai s, r e
half of a set of Dual Triples (requires two pails for one set), bilingual installation
instructions and a T-Wrench tensioning tool.
A revolution in the chain marketplace!
Easy to install, easy to carry and easy to store.
STEP 1
Lay chains on ground with cross chains
spread as shown.
STEP 2
Pull chains over tire and drive onto
chain 1/4 turn.
STEP 3
Pull up slack and connect chain ends
on each side of tire.
STEP 4
Using the GRIP LINK tensioning tool, add
tension to the side chains.
STEP 5
When tensioned properly each cam will be
in the position shown.
STEP 6
Check chain fit. If loose, undo cams, pull up
slack and repeat steps 3-4-5.
Long haulers who work the mountains
already know that tire chains are their
best cold-weather friends. If they’re
used correctly, that is. If you have
trucks headed for the hills this winter,
arm them adequately. Standard issue is
four triple sets of chains. Triples cover
both tires on a dual assembly. And get
your people to practice putting the
chains on their rigs before they head
for the hills.
Remember: t ere are s r cu s
when working with chains. They must
be mounted properly to function
effectively, and if they break, the
flailing links can do serious damage.
Here are some common mistakes made
by drivers, mostly because they are just
in too much of a hurry.
Foregoing chains because you
think you can make the hill without
them. Driving past an open “Chains
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Act that could result in a fine and two
demerit points.
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than all four after you’ve spun out.
Y u’ ike y ear em s re s ryi
to lift off.
Lifting off too quickly on a steep
How NOT to use chains
REPRIntEd CoURtESY oF
TODAY’S TRUCKING
winter driving
You can’t be a good Samaritan unless you stay out of the ditch yourself.
A 5-point guide to smart chains usage.
By G.D. Swain
* Certain conditions apply.